M5 traffic: Day of crashes on the motorway in Somerset near Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare - as it happened

Traffic cameras have spotted pedestrians in the middle of the M5, after a crash near Junction 22.

One lane is shut near Burnham-on-Sea after reports of a crash.

The incident follows multiple crashes early this morning following wintry showers in the north of Somerset.

There were reports of crashes involving at least eight vehicles but those incidents were then dealt with and the road cleared.

Two lanes of the M5 were shut on the southbound side between Junction 22 (for Burnham-on-Sea) and Junction 23 (for Bridgwater north), according to the INRIX traffic monitoring service.

On the same stretch of the motorway traffic was slow on the northbound carriageway.

Highways England tweeted before 7am: "We're getting reports of various collisions on M5 in both directions at 3 separate locations between J21 and J23 causing congestion. AS Police and Traffic Officers working to assist. We'll keep you updated."

Please scroll down for live updates as they come in, via our blog.

Allow a few moments for updates to load. Press F5 or click refresh if updates are not displaying.

Are you affected by the crashes and slow traffic on the M5 this morning (December 14)? If it's safe and legal to do so update us and other motorists by emailing liam.trim@westgaz.co.uk or calling 01935 709743.

The wintry conditions are expected to ease as the day goes on. Other parts of the West Country are waking up to cold but damp weather.

Want news straight to your phone?Somerset Live has launched a WhatsApp group to help you keep up to date with the latest news from across the county. If you'd like to receive breaking news alerts, text NEWS to 07834 893492. Then add the number to your phone contacts book as 'Somerset Live’. We will send you a maximum of four messages a day. Your phone number won't be shared with other members of the group or be used for any other purpose.